Question

look up an msds of acetic anhydride online. Summarize two of the hazards of this chemical and the safety measures that need to be taken with its use - do not copy and paste from the MSDS; put into your own words

Answer 1

HAZARD :- * Acetic Anhydride can affect you when breathed in and may be absorbed through the skin.
* Acetic Anhydride is a HIGHLY CORROSIVE CHEMICAL and contact can severely irritate and burn the skin and eyes with possible eye damage.
* Breathing Acetic Anhydride can irritate the nose, throat and mouth. High concentrations can cause severe lung damage with coughing and/or shortness of breath.
* Acetic Anhydride may cause a skin allergy. If allergy develops, very low future exposure can cause itching and a skin rash.

SAFETY MEASURES :-

Where possible, enclose operations and use local exhaust ventilation at the site of chemical release. If local exhaust ventilation or enclosure is not used, respirators should be worn.
* Wear protective work clothing.

* Wash thoroughly immediately after exposure to Acetic Anhydride and at the end of the workshift.
* Post hazard and warning information in the work area. In addition, as part of an ongoing education and training effort, communicate all information on the health and safety hazards of Acetic Anhydride to potentially exposed workers.